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Add 36/48 and 90/25

1st number: 36/48, 2nd number: 3 15/25

36/48 + 90/25 is 87/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 25 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    36/48 = 36 × 25/48 × 25 = 900/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
    90/25 = 90 × 48/25 × 48 = 4320/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/1200 + 4320/1200 = 900 + 4320/1200 = 5220/1200
  5. 5220/1200 simplified gives 87/20
  6. So, 36/48 + 90/25 = 87/20
    In mixed form: 47/20

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